McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
Emma Westermeier

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer

Emma Westermeier is a senior at West Campus. She enjoys reading and watching mildly strange movies in her free time. She also loves making art and creative writing as well as journalistic writing. She’s excited to finally be writing for the McHenry Messenger.

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Emma Westermeier

Emma Westermeier

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
May 13, 2021
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Choir director Derek Galvicius accompanies and conducts MCHS's Concert Choir as they perform their first and last concert of the year in the West Campus auditorium on May 6.

Band and choirs perform final concerts of year

Emma Westermeier, Staff Member
May 10, 2021
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Historically, The Academy Awards have struggled to recognize actors, directors, and writers of color. This year's Oscars, however, flipped the script, with nine of the twenty nominations going to people of color

Diversity and the 2021 Oscars

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
May 4, 2021
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Passionate fans play an important role in making a franchise popular and successful, but they also have the power to tear down franchises that they disagree with.

Opinion: Stop bullying actors for doing their jobs

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
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It's not always easy to find what you're looking for on Netflix, which makes it easy to miss movies like Okja, a powerful and quirky film that comments on animal cruelty, the environment, and the issues with capitalism.

Review: 10 hidden gems to discover on Netflix

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
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Though in-person students will attend classes "full-time" five days a week, they will still be required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing where possible.

MCHS expands in-person learning

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021
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Dancers and singers from this year's musical revue pose at the end of a song during tech rehearsals. This year's spring musical will take special precautions to ensure a safe performance, such as masks and social distancing.

Spring musical premieres this weekend

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
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Though Black History Month may be over, art created by black creators should be celebrated all year long. Reviewer Emma Westermeier recommends these films for the power and impact of their stories.

Review: 10 meaningful films by Black creators

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
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Popularized on the TV show "Parks and Recreation," Galentine's Day honors friendships between women more than romantic relationships and become an affirming alternative to Valentine's Day.

A day for the girls

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
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Tri-Conference Art Show provides a new way of presenting art

Tri-Conference Art Show provides a new way of presenting art

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
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Students often use art as a way to express their emotions, so when they create something concerning, adults should be more understanding and less judgemental.

[Photo] Opinion: Don't punish artists for expressing themselves

February 4, 2021
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